James holds a Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Central Florida. He combines multimodal transportation planning and urban design with skills in policy review, graphic design, and data visualization. James specializes in translating technical information into clear maps and graphics that help communities understand transportation needs. His work experience includes program management support for FDOT’s Safe Routes to School program and Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Coalition, bicycle and safe street master plans, policy review, design manual revisions, public engagement and group facilitation, cartography, and transit-oriented development analysis. He is passionate about walkable communities, third spaces, and the planning implications of emerging technologies like automated vehicles, advanced air mobility, and micromobility. In his free time, he enjoys playing kickball and volleyball with friends, running, cooking, trying new restaurants, listening to audiobooks, and maintaining a dedicated following of Instagram ducks.